The music deal didn’t go through. I made a bold request: a $50K advance, $20K in tokens (immediate vest), 50% of the royalties, and 0.5% equity in the company.

It might sound like a lot for someone with no musical abilities, but I’ve built a strong name in the AI music scene. I have the most played song on the top platform, and a proven record of generating hits on Suno.

That should count for something. I wasn’t about to sign away exclusive rights in exchange for possible NFT sales and a cut of streaming revenue, especially since streaming pays almost nothing and NFTs aren’t really hot anymore.